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The Low Carb Life A Diabetic Diet
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Friday, July 24, 2009
Several years ago, I was diagnosed with type II diabetes. I tried taking Glucophage, but had awful side effects. My stomach was a mess and I practically lived in the bathroom. It was horrible. I went to my doctor and she gave me two choices - totally change my diet or go to insulin shots. Of course, I chose the change in diet, but not happily. I have always been a junk food freak and you could tell it by my weight. When I first changed my diet I weighed about 300 pounds, but by changing my diet I have taken off close to 100 pounds and kept it off. My sugar level and blood pressure are both under control and I feel so much better. I still eat out and enjoy food, but I try to make better choices on foods. I had to come to terms with the fact that this was not just a diet to control my weight, but a permanent change in my eating habits. The first month I felt like I was about to starve because the low carb recipes available were just plain disgusting or not filling, so I created my own. I loved pizza, pasta and all the things that weren't allowed on the diet, and I craved them. I actually had a crying fit the first day of my diet because I wanted a hot fudge cake so bad! I learned to alter recipes so well that my husband didn't realize he was eating sugar free and low carb most of the time. Most of the recipes are either low carb or use foods that are low glycemic index foods that a diabetic can eat more easily. It was easy once you learned a few simple tricks. Now my sugar and blood pressure stay in the good range, and I feel great.
- Added on: Jul 24th, 2009
- Country: United States
- Language: English
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